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Whether new to San Antonio or simply moving on to a new and independent phase in life, it’s valuable and empowering for LGBTQ+ students to make connections and find support. Whether it’s to connect with allies, support your community or simply make new friends, LGBTQ+ resources are plentiful in the Alamo City, both on and off campus. “It’s really important to find a campus that...

When Texas A&M begins its fall semester on Monday, five students in the sea of thousands will be the first of the new Aggie ACHIEVE program. The program, which stands for Aggie Academic Courses in Higher Inclusive Education and Vocational Experiences (ACHIEVE), is a four-year residential post-secondary program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities....

Meet New York’s inclusion warriors. These people are helping those with disabilities find fulfilling careers, while making workplaces across the city more diverse. Jim Sinocchi, JPMorgan Chase Jim Sinocchi had been retired for six months when he got the call. His friend told him about a new role at JPMorgan Chase — head of disability inclusion — and encouraged him to apply. The...

Noting irregularities in admission to children with special needs, the education department has ordered private schools in the city to “implement inclusive education”, threatening them with penalties if they don’t comply. The order, issued on August 28, calls on schools to comply with provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016, which guarantees...

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (AP) — Imagine you walk into a classroom where kindergartners, second-graders and third-graders are working together. The older students guide the young as they share ideas. There is a flurry of movement as they remain active, learning in various forms — from handmade models to technology. You approach two students at a work station who are creating an image...

Editor’s note: The Post Independent, in conjunction with Valley Life For All, continues a monthly series of profiles about people in our community who have different abilities. Meet Alyssa: She is a professional bowler and has won gold medals for the 1500 meter race even though she was born with cerebral palsy. She has learned not to jump to conclusions regarding judging others...